The Straits Times, 9 December 1948
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Title Section19 1948-12-09 1 The Straits Times MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER: ESTABLISHED 1845 TWELVE PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1948. Jf PRICE TEN CENTS.19 words
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Article, Illustration540 1948-12-09 1 Red Trap Of, 110,000 Men Strengthened NANKING, Wednesday. THE Chinese Government today extended martial law to the Wushan area of Central China affecting the cities of Hankow, Wuhan and Hanyang. Meanwhile the Communist General, jChen Yi, was reported today to be reinforcing and constricting his encirclementReuter; AP - 540 words
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Article184 1948-12-09 1 SINGAPORE traders will press for a substantial increase m Malaya's share of Japanese goods to hj' imported under the Sterling Area- Japan trade agreement, when the Trade Advisory Panel Bits tltis week. The general feeling is lhat M.i lava has been shabbily cd. The $3184 words
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Article118 1948-12-09 1 NANKING. Wed. AMERICAN businessmen m China are today expressing a desire to trade with the Chinese Communists, and several, inresponse to queries, have been informed by U.S. officials that "Washington has made no ruling to prevent such commercial activity." One representative of an American company saidAP - 118 words
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Article81 1948-12-09 1 YOKOHAMA. Wed. Six I former lieutenant generals and a colonel of the Japanese army were sentenced today to terms ranging from one to 24 years imprisonment because they held Allied prisoners m "hell ships." An Bth Army court held them guilty of transporting 17.000 Allied warReuter; UP - 81 words
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Article, Illustration28 1948-12-09 1 Mr. Chang Chuan Fu, Singapore Labour Inspector, who has been appointed Acting Assistant Commissioner of Labour In the Colony, succeeding Major A. S. Roman. Story m Pace 428 words
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Article102 1948-12-09 1 PARIS, Wednesday. BRITAIN told the United Nations tonight that it had private information that an armed Jewish force was advancing towards the Red Sea near Transjordan. Mr. Harold Beeley, of Britain, told the Security Council's seven nation Palestine Commission that the report was "ofAP - 102 words
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Article42 1948-12-09 1 SHANGHAI, Wed. -The Argentine Government hai granted permission to 620 displaced persons in China to settle in Argentina. The emigrants will, howfver. be screened first by the Argentine Consulate h.?r-» before they are granted visas. —A P.42 words
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Article21 1948-12-09 1 NEW DELHI. Wed. -Earth tTinors which lasted four seennds and shook buildings are sported from Dacca. Bengal Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article112 1948-12-09 1 WORLD NATURAL OUTPUT WASHINGTON, Wed. THE Commerce DepartA ment reports world production of natural rubber during October declined 20.000 tons from September's record to a total of 125,000 long tons. World production for the first ten months of 1948, however, was reported 215,000 tons above the corresponding period of 1947AP - 112 words
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Article76 1948-12-09 1 NEW DELHI. Wed.— Police in New Delhi and four other cities arrested today 71 members of the militant Hindu o! sanitation Rashtrlya Swayam Sevak after reports that it planned a civil resistance campaign in protest against the ban imposed on It after Gandhi's assassination In January. Thirty ofReuter - 76 words
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Article60 1948-12-09 1 PARIS, Wed.— The United N.itions General Assembly, by a vote of 31 against 11 with nine abstentions, rejected today a proposal to begin discussion on the disposal of the former Italian colonies. The question of tFie colonies will come up at the second half ofReuter - 60 words
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Article25 1948-12-09 1 RANGOON, Wed.- -Burmese Communists are forcibly recruiting youths lor training for the "People's Democratic Army," it was officially stated here today. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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Article60 1948-12-09 1 PARIS, Wed. MOSHE Shertok, Israeli Foreign Minister, told the Anglo-American Press Association here today: "Not a single rifle nor a single round of ammunition has been sent by the Soviet Union to Israel nor is there a single Russian Jew m our ranks. "We have receivedReuter - 60 words
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Article130 1948-12-09 1 RANGOON, Wed. BURMA'S 100,000 Buddhist clergy are debarred from voting in the country's first free elections on March 28. The Elections Commissioner, U Kyaw, today estimated that 11,000,000 people will cast their votes at the 8,000 polling stations. Over two years ago U Zagara, General SecretaryReuter - 130 words
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Article48 1948-12-09 1 GENERATORS CASE The trial of the four R.A.F. men and a civilian accused of complicity in the generator case was continued in the Singapore Assize Court yesterday. The whole day was taken up with legal arguments, in the absence of the Jury, regarding the admisslblllty of certain documents.48 words
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Article158 1948-12-09 1 PARIS, Wed. RUSSIA demanded today dissolution of the United Nations Commission on Korea and condemned its activities as "camouflage for the reactionary regime set up in Southern Korea for the dismemberment of Korea." Mr. Jacob Malik, -resenting the Soviet resolution, said the question of Korea wasReuter - 158 words
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424 1948-12-09 1 REPUBLICANS ENTER ECAFE, DUTCH QUIT SYDNEY, Wednesdy. THE Indonesian Republic was admitted as an associate member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East today. The Netherlands delegation immediately walked out of the session in protest against the action. The Netherlands East Indies also was admitReuter; AP - 424 words
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Article201 1948-12-09 1 LONDON, Wed. A WOMAN whose hair turned green after she had had a permanent wave was awarded 150 guineas damages and costs at Gloucester Assizes. Counsel for Mrs. Dorothy Jessie Dix, of Cheltenham, told the court: "The green did not clear from her hair for severalReuter - 201 words
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Article60 1948-12-09 1 LONDON, Wed.— The Ministry of Civil Aviation today blamed the pilot for the Belgian Sabena airliner crash at London airport in which 20 people were killed. A report published today, said the accident •must ce attributed to misjud'^ment on the part of the pilot when endeavouring60 words
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79 1948-12-09 2 BELFAST, Wednesday. TWE crate was labelled "Rabbits" and there were rabbits' ears sticking through the lid. Bat the Customs people were suspicious. Too many blackmarket turkeys were being exported to England without licences. They prised off the lid. Inside there were rabbits all right;79 words
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Article26 1948-12-09 2 WASHINGTON, Wed.—President Truman will recommend to Congress that the United States contribute up to $16,000,000 for relief of 400,000 refugees from the Palestine fighting.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article71 1948-12-09 2 BERLIN, Wed.—The Sovietlicensed German news agency clailms some branch line trains In the Russian Zone are so slow they cannot outrun a goat. The agency reported from Leipzig that when a farmer started on a train trip hU affectionate goat decided to follow him. The animal71 words
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Article45 1948-12-09 2 KIEL, Wed—Thousands of Kiel workers marched m protest today when British naval parties began demolition of shore defences and sea walls at the Eckernfoerde war-time torpedo station. Work stopped at Kiel, Eckernfoerde, Nuemuenster, Flensburg and other towns In Schleswig Holstein Province In protest.—Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article20 1948-12-09 2 LONDON, Wed. British miners dug 4,340,100 tons of coal last week and set a record for 1948.— U.P.UP - 20 words
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Article43 1948-12-09 2 LONDON, Wed. rTAL estimated strength of British armed forces is 810,500. This comprises: Royal Navy, 144,500; Army, 429.000; Royal Air Force, 237.000. The estimated net reduction m the sise of the armed forces during 1948 is about 310.000. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article43 1948-12-09 2 BOMBAY, Wed.— Ten thousand Bombay dock workers have struck in protest over the arrest of P.O. Mello (general secretary of the Dock Workers' Union). He and seven other union leaders were arrested under public security measures after a dock rally.— UJ.43 words
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Article31 1948-12-09 2 BOMBAY, Wed.—An ambitious $10,000,000 programme aimed at modernising Bombay's airport has been tentatively drawn up as part of the 10-year $30,000,000 aeronautical development plan of the Indian Government. —UP.UP - 31 words
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Article43 1948-12-09 2 BINGHAMTON, (NEW YORK). Wed— A Binghamton housewife, whose husband Is unemployed, has been notified that she heiress, to mineral rights of 40 acres !n Illinois on which oil has been discovered. She may eventualy receive 700,000 dollars a year.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article38 1948-12-09 2 NEW YORK, Wed.—Thousands of Christmas trees planted by the late President Roosevelt will be sold In seven New York cities this month "as a community service" by CIO for United Electrical Workers' Union welfare funds.— U.P,UP - 38 words
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Article57 1948-12-09 2 LONDON, Wed.—The Dally Express reported that a recent survey showed that most Britons could not afford new wardrobes, even if clothes rationing were ended. Thirty per cent replied that they would buy more; 60 per cent said they would not because they did not have the moneyUP - 57 words
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Article37 1948-12-09 2 SYDNEY, Wed. Australian export* of tinned foods to Britain will be seriously affected by a £400.000 fire which destroyed Australia's biggest can-making factory covering an area of two and a half acres m Sydney.--Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article33 1948-12-09 2 SYDNEY, Wed— Mr. J.B. Chifley (Australian Prime Minister) says he will spend a fortnight's holiday in January "in a little secret bush pub, where telephones don't ring at nights or weekends."—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article, Illustration17 1948-12-09 2 STAR'S SPRING STRAW: Beatrice Campbell, British film actress, with a new model pink straw cloche. Reuter picture.Reuter - 17 words
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Advertisement644 1948-12-09 2 NOTICES SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Vacancies exist for 3 Permanent posts on the Distribution Branch of the Municipal Water !>>• artment In the following grades: Senior Foreman Orad P n $160-A$10-$180 Mechanical Foreman Grade III $120-A$10-$160 Memorandum and application form can bo obtained from the Water Engineer's Office. Munlcn il Offices. 8t.644 words
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Advertisement784 1948-12-09 2 NOTICES ~W~A R N I N C ROLEX ETERNA Direct Imports of watches from Switzerland are severely restricted and this has caused a shortage of Rolex and Bterna watches, the two most accurate and dependable timekeepers known in Malava. Every Rolex and Eterna sold by us has been specially made784 words
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Advertisement344 1948-12-09 2 THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA It has been decided by the Executive Council of the A. A.M. that the concession accorded to pre-war members of rejoining the Association without payment of Entrance Fee will be continued only until the 31st Dec. 1948. MALAYAN COLLIERIES LIMITED (Incorporated m the Federation of344 words
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Advertisement329 1948-12-09 2 THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAY/ Members are reminded that their cars, when parked In Clifford Pier Car Park, are superintended by A. A.M. Car Sentries. An A. A.M. Telephone Box In the Car Park enables members whose cars are parked there to have them brought to their offices by their329 words
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Advertisement287 1948-12-09 2 WHAT WAS THE WHISPERED f KyA) THAT DESTROYED ONE L-C. 4 MAN AND TURNED MOTHER IfJS^ DAUGHTER INTO BITTER Jj B Jr* vi|l[ «a£ jHI I «bi\ LaaaaaW,. *^fm. "^m bbbbbT 2 V^H H RUSSELL M x MICHAEL REDGRAVE RAYMOND MASSEY- KATINA PAXINOU SEt--\ LEO GENN KIRK DOUGLAS '^ZtfZ" EUGENE287 words
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Article, Illustration856 1948-12-09 3 Bank Director's Protest LONDON, Wednesday. TEORGE Gibson, portly Bank of England director, was questioned about confidential letters he had written to stateless alien Sidney Stanley when the London tribunal probing allegations of corruption in Government circles sat for the 17th time today. Gibson, former chairman of theReuter - 856 words
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Article116 1948-12-09 3 Operation May Decide His Future WASHINGTON, Wed. THE U.S. Secretary of State (Mr. Oeorge Marshall) underwent a kidney operation yesterday. Mr. Marshall has been m hospital aince he returned from th« United Nations meeting m Paris on Nov. 22. His condition after the operation was not Immediately made known, eitherReuter - 116 words
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Article91 1948-12-09 3 PARIS, Wed.— For admission to the United Nations, Israel now need* the votes of at least two of the thrw remaining Security Council members still undecided. They are France, Belgium, and Canada which all voted for partition. Members now known to support Israel are theReuter; AP - 91 words
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Article42 1948-12-09 3 PARIS, Wed.— The United Nations Legal Committee, after hearing Russia accused of violating "elementary human rights," yesterday approved a resolution condemning the practice of preventing wives from leaving -their country with foreign husbands a.s hostile to the Charter.— Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article47 1948-12-09 3 RANGOON, Wed— The Burmese Education Minister (U Win) may succeed Sir Maung Gyee as Burma's Ambassador to London, a usually reliable source said today. U Win resigned his post as Ambassador to New De'hi m September to join i.he Cabinet —Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article23 1948-12-09 3 HONG KONG, Wed.— An army unit m a mock battle captured two real bandits and then went on manoeuvring U.P.UP - 23 words
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123 1948-12-09 3 AMSTERDAM, Wed. THE Dutch Minister of Overseas Territories (Mr. M. J. Sassem said after discussions with the Indonesian Republic at Jogjakarta that there had been no breakdown In the negotiations. The main point of difference concerned the powers of the parties during the interimReuter; AP - 123 words
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Article283 1948-12-09 3 WASHINGTON, Wednesday THE Far Eastern Commission directive to permit a wider range of business activity m Japan is interpreted here as indicating greater unity of action among the Pacific Allies to make Japan self-siiD-porting. p The directive, a policy declaration to Gen. MacArthur asAP - 283 words
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Article83 1948-12-09 3 LONDON. Wed. ONE of the leaders of the British Conservative Party has submitted to tils* "shadow cabinet" colleagues a plan for a permanent Commonwealth secretariat and tribunal, to which problems affecting Individual member countries could be submitted for solution. The plan is intended to aid effective83 words
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Article88 1948-12-09 3 SYDNEY, Wed.-Sixty-six Bentlnck Islanders— sole survivors of one of the most primitive and savage aboriginal tribes are learnng the ways of civilisation on Mornlngton Island, another island in the Qulf of Carpentaria, For the past few years the islanders had fought a losing battle against NatureReuter - 88 words
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Article34 1948-12-09 3 SAN FRANCISCO. Wed.— A round table discussion on the deadly effects of radiation spread from an atom bomb has been cancelled at the request of the military authorities m Washington.— U.P.UP - 34 words
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Advertisement263 1948-12-09 3 "PEDIGREE" Prams folders Dolls "TRIANG" Mechanical Toys k FROG" Aeroplanes "WAKOUWA" Animal Toys BRITISH MADE In /O^fel the World's Greatest J^3ssJ& LINES BROS. LTD. w\ Obtainable at all Factory Representatives T. V. MITCHELL dc CO., LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR PENANG H\\l your car repainted with Duco which Is used hy263 words
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Advertisement411 1948-12-09 3 Bk ~J t?\ I I— lf- -J-r-i-fJ-rJ 111 1 j_/fiSB SM^ cc ::^3 l^H el- (Wte^/ Leads the way with more efficient freezing with greater food protection at lowest cost BRINKMANNS LIMITED SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR IPOH PENANC by Stomach Trouble? HiS V\M Get tpeedy relief the "DE WITT* I V^Jr/411 words
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462 1948-12-09 4 INDIAN DETAINEES ASK "WHY WERE WE HELD?" THE Indian detainees failed to see any justice m laws that can give authority to arrest and detain persons during the period of emergency for acts done or words used before the emergency was declared, Mr. J. A. Thivy, representative of the Government462 words
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Article117 1948-12-09 4 COLONIAL FREEDOM FOR NAVY LONDON, Wed. UNDER the Colonial Naval Defence Bill, the text of which was published yesterday, provision is made for such units as the Malayan Naval Force, which Is to be a Singapore responsibility. The Bill supplements the Colonial Naval Defence Act of 1931, under which aReuter - 117 words
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Article25 1948-12-09 4 The vice-president of the UMNO branch la Manoirg. Perak, (Shaitn Hamzah Moktl) left for Egypt on Dec. 4 to join his wife.25 words
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100 1948-12-09 4 WASHINGTON Wed. INCREASED tin imports played a major role In bringing United S:ates metal imports up Xo U. 5.587.200.000 m October— the highest figure for any month this year or last.. Official statistics show also that American exports rose m100 words
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Article, Illustration140 1948-12-09 4 SYDNEY, Wed. VICE-CHANCELLOR of Australia's National University, Prof. D. B. Copeland, urges Australia to spend at least $3,000,000 yearly to bring Asian students to Australian universities and technical schools. "These people in 10 to 20 years would be in charge can you imagine the political, financialUP - 140 words
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270 1948-12-09 4 Singapore Barbers To Reform Union THE Singapore Trade x Union Adviser (Mr. A. Simpson) has told a reorganised Singapore Barber Assistants' Union that "it has nothing to fear from the emergency r egulations or Government interference with its legitimate union activities." The 8.B.A.U., which had 2,600 members, ceased activities when270 words
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Article45 1948-12-09 4 Chinese Puzzle For Whitehall LONDON, Wed. PLACES which the Foreign Office could not locate were named m the Chinese Government protest on the eviction of Chinese squatters from land In Malaya during recent operations against insurgents. China has now been asked for more details. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article, Illustration49 1948-12-09 4 Till. END OF A TERRORIST tig Heng, a young bandit, who was executed on Tuesday at I udu Gaol, Kuala Lumpur. Ng Heng was captured with another terrorist, Tong Sang, m the Kuantan jungle. Both dropped their rifles and surrendered when challenged. Tong Sang was also hanged P.R. picture.49 words
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70 1948-12-09 4 MALAY WOMAN CHANGES FAITH From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed.— A Malay woman is reported to have embraced the Hindu faith at Batu Pahat and the event has caused quite a stir in local Malay circles. Official cognisance has been taken of the matter and an official of the70 words
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Article119 1948-12-09 4 |X)R the second time, Mr. F Chang Chuan Fu of the Singapore Labour Department has been appointed Acting Assistant Commissioner of Labour in the Colony. He takes the place of the former Assistant Commissioner (Major A. S. Roman), who recently ended a contract with the Singapore Government.119 words
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Article242 1948-12-09 4 TAN Hiang Chuan, who was charged m the Second Police Court with bookmaking at the Singapore Turf Club on Sept. 18 was yesterday acquitted without his defence being called. A.S.P. Mr. Eu Cheow Eang, who arrested Tan, said he did so because ne saw before242 words
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Article72 1948-12-09 4 rooAi Housing and Town Plaj Exhibition. Br tish Council tre. 10 a. m lo 9 p.m Ad free. East-West Society, Mr. R dib on 'My Countrj British Comic. l Ha.! R<>ad. ii.'M p.m Y.W.C.A.. Wayfarers r. 5. Raffles Quay. 4 p.m. -V.M.C.A., Orchard Road nasties class. 6 p.m.72 words
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Advertisement384 1948-12-09 4 t I I N^ I 1 ■flfa/ i» ANDiP/Z ißK^^-— iN Hand Painted Plastic Spoon* Barbola Powder Bowls $6/50 $7/50 each Blue nd White t*° #ach a*a Barbola Mirrors $13/50 $17/50 each J^^Bfc c ■p*' k ym g Spoon and Pusher Sets ts* _m_ $Ks Bath Salt Jars Zap JR^384 words
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Article345 1948-12-09 5 Federal Ration Increased From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. DETROL ration cuts made last July m the Federation are to be restored from Jan. 1/ it was announced today. This follows an increase m the allocation of petrol to the Federation for the first half of345 words
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Article, Illustration459 1948-12-09 5 By Our Woman Correspondent r<)l X European women who have evacuated from Shanghai with their children, say they find Singapore "heaven" after the chaotic conditions m Shanghai. They flew over two weeks ago in a plane that was nicknamed the "flying nursery" because of459 words
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Article167 1948-12-09 5 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. PROGRESS towards res- toring the proper administration of Government and the economy of Selangor had suffered a temporary setback owing to terrorIsm, said the Sultan of Selangor today. He was speaking to Selangor State Council members, heads of Qovernment167 words
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Article307 1948-12-09 5 Malay News ¥TTUSAN Melayu. in a leadU ing article on Tuesday, urge* the Songgram Government to grant self-govern-ment or dominion status to the Malay population of the four South Siam provinces as a solution to the troubles in these territories. Referring to the report d Kris movement307 words
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Article36 1948-12-09 5 A Chinese bean-cake maker got up early yesterday to work outside his house m Silat Road, and was robbed by two Chinese, one of whom had a revolver, of $140 In cash and jewellery.36 words
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Article129 1948-12-09 5 AFTER two and a halfhours fighting a fire which swept Shaw Brothers' film headquarters m Robinson Road early yesterday mornIng, firemen saved a large part of the building and prevented the blaze from spreading to other property. The roof and second storey of the129 words
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Advertisement201 1948-12-09 5 Spirits 1 jLj fAi I TINGER j DC lilt jj *HENCH WINES I *gJß^^\ Bc.iujolais R«d Wine ff3j dh.it«auncuf-du-Pape Red Win* Volnay 1933 Red Win. '•> Vome-Romanes 1937 Red Win* Clot Saint Denis 1943 Red Win* Pouilly Fui.se 1941 Whit* Win* Wj.ft., Meursault 1938 White Wine Boulogne Red Wine Christmas201 words
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Advertisement190 1948-12-09 5 M tit /Mb <f 'Uottfui and f oc<£ CH OC O LATE S •it ***** 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 SIME. OAR9Y e/'/w BALLBEARING LAWN MOWER Millions of "QUALCAST" Mowers have been supplied to all parts of the world. The QUALCAST MODEL H. is a190 words
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976 1948-12-09 6 The Strain Times Singapore, Thurs. Dec. 8, 1948 THE BANKS AND BANANAS When the Select Committees of the two Legislative Councils submitted in August unanimous reports on the Debtor and Creditor (Occupation Period) Bill, it was assumed that this highly controversial legislation was well on its way to the Statute976 words
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Article128 1948-12-09 6 From the Straits Times of Dec. 9, 1898 Despite the faci that very little of tli? moon was visible on Saturday night, a large assemblage gathered In the Botanical Gardens to listen to the strains of the West Yorkshire band, which was in os fine form as128 words
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1699 1948-12-09 6 The Squatters: Planters Give Two Viewpoints The Straits Times has recently published a number of letters dealing with the squatter problem and the attitude of the Chinese community m the emergency. Today we publish two letters from European planters which show how widely opinions differ amonc; planters on this important1,699 words
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Article658 1948-12-09 6 ■THIS is an appeal on A behalf of the St. Joseph's Trades School, B u k i t Timah. The Brothers of St. Gabriel, who are conducting the school, are well-known educationists. They conduct rut only secondary or public schools with success In many parts658 words
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Article217 1948-12-09 6 UfHILE thoroughly agreeing with "Femina" m her admiration for the great Job of work being done by Dr. (Mrs.) Hudson at Pudu Hospital, she has forgotten the pioneer work done all over the F.M.S. during the last 35 years by other L.M.Os. The first three women doctors217 words
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Advertisement775 1948-12-09 6 TO SUE. wife of Keith H. Boll at Kuantan Hospital, on 7th Dec. 1948— a son. TOML1NSON: At Port Dickson. on 7th Doc. to Jean, wife of prtiT Tomllnson a JauRhter. TO NORA, wife of Ray Wilson. Chief Surveyor. Pahanjc. and daiiRlitrr of Captain Mrs. Clements of SlnRapore. a brother775 words
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Advertisement121 1948-12-09 6 'One oali oi eyes to last a lifetime You can chew with false teeth walk wltb wooden leg, but never can you see wltb a blind eye." This does not mean that we are m danger of going blind but a warning that we should Dot neglect the care of121 words
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Article513 1948-12-09 7 Police Look-Out Foils Ambush From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday INCREASED bandit activity m the Ulu Selangor area yesterday resulted m the burning down of a small unguarded railway station and an unsuccessful attempt to ambush a Police party driving from Batu Arang to513 words
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Article, Illustration27 1948-12-09 7 SOCIAL WELFARE Department training school at Kuala Lumpur last week-end. Matrons and superintendents of Federal institutions at a tea party given by Lady Newboult— Public Relations picture.27 words
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Article73 1948-12-09 7 Dutch Talks On Barter Traffic THE Netherlands Trade Commissioner for Indonesia In Singapore (Mr. C. den Hollander) has left for Batavia to discuss Singapore Government representations for increased barter traffic with Sumatra and the re-opening of Kuala Toenggal. He said yesterday that difficulties at barter ports Increased with each trip.73 words
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Article121 1948-12-09 7 PDUR Chinese were committed for trial by the Singapore Seventh Police Court Magistrate (Mr. R. J. C. Wait) yesterday on a charge of having possessed instruments and materials for forging 50 cent Malayan currency notes. They were Choo Cheong Han, Ng Boon Chiong, Fu Se Tong121 words
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Article66 1948-12-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent SUNGEI PATANI, Wed. The High Commissioner, (Sir Henry Gurney) paid h's first official visit to Kedah today. He was accompanied by the Resident Commissioner, Penang (Mr. A. V. Aston) and the deputy Resident Commissioner (Mr G. E. C. Wisdom). Sir Henry visited the66 words
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Article51 1948-12-09 7 The 10,000-ton former Blue Funnel liner, Talthybius, which was salvaged by the Japanese after being bombed and sunk by them at Singapore in 1942, Is now at tne Naval Base. Renamed Empire Evenlode, she Is picking up 8,000 tons of scrap metal for Britain's blast51 words
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Article61 1948-12-09 7 The Singapore CiD. Chief Mr. E. V. Fowler yesterday warned that gelignite would be blown up for the next three weeks at a big dump at the 9Vi mile. Bukit Timah Road. The work will be carried oui between 2 p.m. and 4.30 pin on Mondays,61 words
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Article28 1948-12-09 7 Two Chinese waylaid a Malay waitress while she *as was walking at 1 a.m. yesterday m Lorong 5, Geylang Road, and robbed her of $50 cash.28 words
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Article335 1948-12-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday. CELANGOR'S $21,470,877 Budget for next year was *3 unanimously approved by the State Council today. The original Budget, as presented to the State Finance Committee for review, estimated for an expenditure of $25,933,015 with a Federal allocation of $18,199,282.335 words
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Article, Illustration52 1948-12-09 7 THE IUtV. FATHfcR Josepn Lee officiated at the Thanksgiring High Mass yesterday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Johore Bahrn. This was m honour of his completion of 25 yean In the priesthood. The church was crowded with Father Lee's paris'oners from 'ill over south Johore and Kloang. Straits52 words
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Article150 1948-12-09 7 THE President of Rotary International, Mr. Angus Mitchell, of Melbourne, is due to arrive at Kallang airport on Saturday from England. He will be spending several days in Singapore. On Monday. Mr. Mitchell will speak to Singapore Rotarians at a dinner at Raffles Hotel. It150 words
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Article91 1948-12-09 7 Wong Tong Seng, a 20-year-old Chinese, was bound over for 18 months m his own recognisance of $100 and one surety of $500 yesterday m the First District Court when he pleaded guilty to criminal breach of trust of wood valueo at $730 on Oct. 12 while91 words
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Article18 1948-12-09 7 Mr. T. van der Gaast, has been appointed to act as Principal Assistant Secretary for Economic Affairs. Singapore.18 words
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Article50 1948-12-09 7 The first executive committee meeting of the Labour Party of Singapore fixed for yesterday has been postponed to Saturday. Mr. M. A. Majid, president of the party, told the Straits Times yesterday that the postponement was caused by the sickness of the secretary (Mr. R. K. Bhattacharyya.)50 words
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Article130 1948-12-09 7 JOHORE BAIIRU Wed. TEACHERS of Tamil school m ihe State, at Uhe con- elusion of their training class examination, to'i?y discussed ways and means> of improving the status of thr teachers and the standard of Tamil educa- i tlon. Mr. X Gangichalum of the Adi Dravida130 words
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Article161 1948-12-09 7 'THE Housing and Town Planning Exhibition, which x opened at the British Council Hall on Nov. 29, has been drawing on the average about 300 visitors a day. The attendance formed a fair cross-section of the Singapore public Mr. C. R. Salisbury, functional officer of161 words
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Article207 1948-12-09 7 Pawnshops Petition Government THE Singapore Pawnbrokers' 1 Association has petitioned to Government on the Debtor-Creditor (Occupation Period) Bill, seeking a revaluation of the banana dollar. The Association urges Government to adopt the higher valuation scale originally set out in the Debtor and Creditor Rules, 1948. The present proposed revaluation scale207 words
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Article80 1948-12-09 7 From Our Staff Correspondent JOHORE BAHRU, Wed. A linesman on his daily routine rounds found the dead body of Mr. N. ,3etnam, PW.D. overseer stationed at Plentong, lying just off the road at the 12 th mile Kota Tinggi Road. A- motor cycle was nearby. How80 words
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Article45 1948-12-09 7 Mr. Thio Chan Bee, an unofficial member of the Legislative Council has been appointed to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Singapore Improvement Trust for three years m place of Mr. Chew Hock Leong, who has resigned.45 words
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Article71 1948-12-09 7 Mi Wong Uii Cheng, one of the ace detectives tram the Federation C.I.D., will broadcast from Radio Ma ya tomorrow at 9 45 p.m. He will tell the story of a murder case I worked on last year and will touch briefly on the work he has71 words
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Article30 1948-12-09 7 The Singapore Aeromodeller- Society's general meeting for December will be held at No. 64. Bras Basah Road, Singapore, at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday. All members are requested to attend.30 words
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426 1948-12-09 7 New By-Laws For The Control Of Trishaws CINGAPORE Municipal Commissioners at a special meeting yesterday passed new bylaws holding that trishaws are passengercarrying vehicles and must not be used to carry goods. The bylaws; with certain amendments, were passed, but will not come into force until their confirmation by the426 words
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Advertisement135 1948-12-09 7 i^f^TBLIfNT^&BJFOKMANCE TYPE 128 t 6 -Valvt Receiver, usinn multi-purpose valves, hu'iivalent U. a Receiver of 11 valve function. A uirUrr of outstanding performance and quality. .'Mn in feature* are: Hi An RK stare or exceptional sensitivity and freedom fmm noise. U I Shcrt »aw ehrulU tully compensated against tuninc drift.135 words
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Advertisement157 1948-12-09 7 You have Men TOOTAL fabrics ROBI A TOBRALCO. LYSTAV. and the re«r-gay and tasteful m their colours as butterflies Did you know that they all carry this guarantee: "Should dissatisfaction arise through any defect tchatsoevei m the material TOOTALS wM replace it or refund the price and pay the cost157 words
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Article, Illustration718 1948-12-09 8 PETER HILL - Children Of The Islands Are Healthy PETER HILL By IfEEPING the children of the islands contented, happy and healthy is one of the numerous jobs of the Singapore* Health authorities. Dotted around the waters of Singapore island are seven islands whose health problems are In the capable hands of the718 words
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Article, Illustration923 1948-12-09 8 Julie Pritchard - Julie Pritchard By JOHNNY hitched his pyjama pants over the spot where the pie-dawn chill was striking his tummy, and opened the door. The stray pi-dog, which had been pushed from its sleep, was a white streak m the dim light as it made for923 words
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Advertisement87 1948-12-09 8 The rUW British ff>» ■•♦i f i*m RENAULT eight To Carry you and yours through a lifetime of trouble free motoring at exceedingly low cost. The New British Renault Eight offers these features:- New starting handle guide. One piece bonnet. Adjustable front seats. Four wide doors, giving Large Rear luggage87 words
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Advertisement123 1948-12-09 8 \m* *fct FRAMROZ IW& j for Finer Flavour IZvf Uf/ Super Quality y? &L AERATED WATERS Hk ?HfRAMROZ&CO m CTS^ SINGAPORE j|Pl 1 HORSE SHOE fQS^ G+*tt° LUCK 3 HORSE SHOES t^tt BEER f~3« BORNEO SUMATRA TRADING Co. Ltd SINGAPORE: 41-C. ROBINSON ROAD TEL. //!6 PENANG 16-B. WELD QUAY TEL.123 words
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Article1127 1948-12-09 9 The Dominions And Mass Migration PEOPLE FOR THE COMMON WEALTH. By Dudley Barker. (Werner Lawrie, $3.60). "DRITAIN might well lose its position as the dominant country of the British Commonwealth, but that is not important. What matters is that the Commonwealth as a whole would be very much stronger." In1,127 words
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Article370 1948-12-09 9 THE following new books will be added to Raffles Library, Singapore within the next few days: Science and IQs Background (H. D. Anthony), The Atlantis Myth (H. 8. Bellamy), Last Stror-fhola of San (Hervey Benham;. Western Political Thought (John Bowie), Camera In London (Bill Brandt),370 words
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Advertisement153 1948-12-09 9 Ei9g Rich, fine tobacco |""Q and (he cork-tip for cleaner smoking [Imported from iondon, englanp3l Carrva. London. ISO Uart' Reputation fot Quality. ANYONE of average intelligence and perseverance can gain a working knowledge of Chinese Says H. R. WILLIAMSON, M.A., 8.D., D. LIT. Author of TEACH YOURSELF CHINESE 7 6153 words
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Advertisement193 1948-12-09 9 CROMPTOH X LAMPS MAO E/fO BRITISH SJANtfARD SPECIFICATIONS Sole Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED 7ke Dua/-Pu/iptee J/tu/i DD f ie4>6cn^ 2^JI rSmi^ A Quick. vigorous nidssH^e wCj'JS^It.JBI daily with Vitalis wakes up the jtitjJrtoW "B ht '^zy scalp and stimulates t \Sw£j I blood-orculation through the scalp- tissues. This revitalizing ■■^"^■■■■■■■■■■■■■l193 words
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Miscellaneous575 1948-12-09 9 dBkL T*4| m% Correct timing was the only by South. North's thr«-e small important factor In the play o trumps became fully adequate today's dt-al. support, and North's outside 8outh. dealer. strength was such chat he cculd Neither si'" 'iivrhle. not be content with less than a game contract. Unfortunately,575 words
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133 1948-12-09 10 From Our Market Correspondent SINGAPORE, Wednesday. rpHE Malayan share market continued dull. Again, A small business passed at slightly lower prices. Price changes announced by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association today were: INDUSTRIALS Bayer Seller B.B. Petrol 39/9 40/9 Hongkong Bank (H'kong Reg.) 930.00 950.00133 words
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Article245 1948-12-09 10 LONDON, Wed. PRICE movements in the London Stock Exchange yesterday were small and generally to lower levels, with the markets lifeless and practically devoid of interest, says Reuter's financial corerspon- j dent. Rubbers were unchanged, Tins irregular to higher. The generally easier tendency resulted In occasional losses of245 words
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Article93 1948-12-09 10 NEW YORK, Wed. T"HE NEW YORK «tock marktt t yesterday closed about even after attempts at a rally had failed to develop real strength*. 1,140,000 shares were transferred. Buying was selective. Tax sailIng continued but not in great volume. Gainers Included Zenith Radio, Farnworth Television, Skelly Oil, DowAP - 93 words
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128 1948-12-09 10 nUE m Singapore today from West Australia, the m.v. Charon is carrying the following m her cargo: Commercial 300 tons general 200 tons of potatoes, 600 bags of onions, 90 tons of wheat, 10 of oats. 14 of wheatmeal and 60 of128 words
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Article97 1948-12-09 10 MALAYAN Breweries, at the 15tli general meeting yesterday, sanctioned a final dividend of 17 4 cents and a bonus of 17 H cent* per share, less tax, on Management and Ordinary shares. The directors' report and accounts for the year to June 30. 1948, were approved. Net trading97 words
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Article98 1948-12-09 10 SHIPS Id port aiongoide the Singapore Harbour Board wharves yesterday (godowns In brackets) were Main Wharf: Taksang (35-36),' Benarty (40-41), Kutsang (42-43). Wft Wharfi Tjlpondok (1-2), Islander (S), B«uarea (13-16). Empire Dock: River Mltta (1020), Trevaylor (24-2S), MareUa (25-26). Ea* Wharf: Maetsuycker (45). Sheers Wharf: Empire H amble.98 words
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Article114 1948-12-09 10 STRAITS Traders announce the following November tin shipment figures, in tons: Prom Singapore to: United States 797, Continent 345, India 800 South America 19, South Africa 50. Australasia 100; total 2.107 tons. Prom Penang to: Continent 398 Canada 65, India 500, South America four, Australasia 310; total114 words
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Article120 1948-12-09 10 r: Borneo Company announces that In November: Pahang Consolidated treated 9,600 tons and produced 114 tons of tin concentrates; Sungei Kinta Tin Dredging produced 332 plculs of tin-ore-Ipoh Tin Dredging's No. 3 dredge (Puchong section) produced 371 plculs of tin-ore. c c ITAMRA Tin Dredging's November output was120 words
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Article198 1948-12-09 10 RUMOURS of renewed outside buying and short covering caused an improvement of nearly a cent m the Singapore rubber market yesterday. The market was quiet ac the close after being Arm. Closing prices yesterday were: No. 1 sheet f.o.b. buyers 36 cents, sellers 36 V 4 cents; spot198 words
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Article52 1948-12-09 10 From A Market Correspondent THE SINGAPORE pepper market continued optimlatlc yesterday. Quotations Jumped again. A small volume of business in Siak sago flour was transacted at Tuesday's price. Other produce market sections were dull and unchanged.* Pepper quotations changed to Muntok white $203; Sarawak I white $202; Lampong52 words
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Article30 1948-12-09 10 MR. D. J. Ward Is chairman of Pahang Consolidated, and not Mr. D. T. Lewis as stated izt a London message published an the Straits Times on Nov. 30.30 words
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Article151 1948-12-09 10 CANBERRA, Wednesday. MR. Chifley, Australian Prime Minister, told the House of Representatives last night that Australia would not borrow m America "except m an absolutely last extreme." He was replying to Mr. Percy Spender (Lib.) and Mr. Arthur Fadden (Country Party leader.) The twoReuter; Reuter-AAP - 151 words
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Article110 1948-12-09 10 j£AUB Gold's profit and loss aci count for last year shows value of gold won during the year £43.625, Interest on investments £1,133. profit on electric current sales £2.521. rental of Sempan Power Station in period requisitioned by the B.M.A. £743. sundry receipts £80. To directors' fees110 words
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Advertisement1110 1948-12-09 10 XitANSid£XD CO., LTD. incorporate m iingaporel BLUE FUNNEL LINK STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., Oarrier i option to proceed via .h.r LTD. gwrr* to load and discharge cargo ::rrrd'on- d^To mvm vs oo A X s::ii S^SSssasr^ii 'CMu™*. UuW.c^ U X O.c 12 M.ntakab" for Malacca D.c 10 SAIHNCS to LIVERPOOL. CLASCOW1,110 words
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Advertisement252 1948-12-09 10 PRESIDENT LINER SAILINGS TO NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA CEYLON, INDIA, ECYPT AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS. Singapore P. Sham Penan; Willamette Victory Dec. 20 Dec. 27 Dee. 30 Pres. letfarson |an. :0 I .m. 17 |an. 19 Marine Snapper Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Feb. IS Pres. Polk Feb. 16 Feb. 22252 words
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Advertisement297 1948-12-09 10 EAST ASIATIC LINE SAiUNCi FROM SCANftINAVIA/U a CONTINENT Loading at Singapore. Port Swettenham Penanß m.s Kambodia due abt Oec 9 for Colombo. Aden. Port Said, m.» -Malacca' dv« abt. Dec. 25 Alexandria. Cenoa. Marseilles. for Bangkok. Saigon. Manila. Tangier, Casablanca. Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg. FrederikH"Kong. Shanghai Kobe stad. Oslo. Cothenburg, Copenhagen297 words
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Advertisement1013 1948-12-09 10 McALISTER 6c CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore) ELLERMAN <Sc BUCKNvLI KLAVENESS LINE HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM. CANADIAN PACIfIC fOKIk HAMBURC b MIODLESBROUCH Accepting cargo tor O.i North Atlantic Accepting cargo for Centra* o vxittt Ports 6 Canada via Colombo American fort, CITY OF LUCKNOW S'por. P Sham Penang RAMC V ItLI1,013 words
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Article1812 1948-12-09 11 EPSOM JEEP - TANKARD RIDES THREE WINNERS Small Dividends At Ipoh Races EPSOM JEEP By IPOH, Wednesday. JOCKEY Phil Tankard scored a line hat-trick J on Martini, Blue Print and Ganymead, his only mounts for the day, at Ipoh this afternoon, the second day of the Perak Turf Club December meeting. Leading trainer1,812 words
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Article413 1948-12-09 11 V RACE ONB 1. LONGCHAMPS II $19, $8 Cash Sweep: No. JBZB ($1426); 2. EDDT FRASER $1 No. 2587 ($713). Starters ($B9 Won by 2,3. Time 1 mln 15 each). Nos. 1643, 2734, 2617, sea. 2020. RACE TWO 1. FIREMASTER $17, $6 Cash Sweep: No. 2485 ($1465)413 words
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Article347 1948-12-09 11 ANNUAL VARSITY R UGB V LONDON, Wednesday. A FTER one of the finest inter-varsity matches of all A time, Oxford beat Cambridge by 14 points (one goal, one dropped goal and two tries) to eight points (one goal and one penalty goal) before 35,000 wildlyReuter - 347 words
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Article190 1948-12-09 11 PRETORIA, Wed. THE M.C.C. touring side ran up a total of 483 for the loss of only four wickets at Pretoria yesterday when opposed to a Combined Transvaal side. As the innings was then declared closed, the Transvaal team will bat today and the visiting190 words
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Advertisement255 1948-12-09 11 PKoneitSQ,^ AIR-CONDITIONED -its the picture they. .<w///fc V could nwkel sBK M SSSSsV BW 1 Watch the sparks fly Tnn*Y: If, 1.45, 4.00, 6.30 G 9.15 p.m. w EDWARD C "^■•BsTPP >—^" l pffifffr ROBJNSOH I RAr'An 1 LIONEL T^^^bs^PVbsssssMbsssW v CIAIRf m i BMBHfMOK\gS gsJRjWy PRECEDED BY. MILLS V&255 words
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Advertisement287 1948-12-09 11 We had to hold this over for another day for those who could not sroi hi last nieht. LAST FOUR SHOWS C/JCKsUt<+*i 2 4.15 6.30- 9.30 p..« PHONE bdO3 FROM THE 4-VFAPI Run STAG* PLAy/ RAYMOND MASSEY-JACK CARSON PETER LORRE Dir.ct.rn FRANK CAPRA PRISCILIA UNE EDW. EVERETT MORTON lAMES GLEASON287 words
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Miscellaneous88 1948-12-09 11 RADIO MALAYA MNCAPORI 1.00 Viva America; 1.30 News; 1.45 Harry James; 2.00 Close; 8.15 News; 8.25 Calling All Hospitals; 9.00 IT.M.A.; 9.00 News; 9.45 Dance music; 10.15 Short Story; 10.30 Music of the Peoples; 11.00 News, Close. KUALA LUMPUR 1.00 As S'pore; 2.00 Close; 8.30 News; 8.45 Stan Dentlon (Piano);88 words
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Miscellaneous88 1948-12-09 11 BFEBS •.7? Mo/i, 11.8S Mc/s. 1530 Mc/i A 9.69 Mc/t per second H.61: M-S: 30.98 and M.O 5.00 Instrumental Music; S.19 The Art of Living 5.30 British Concert Hall; 6.30 Home News from Britain; 6.45 Indonesian; 7.15 English; 7.45 Siamese; 8.30 English; 8.43 Dutch; COO Kuoyu; 9.30 Burmese; 9.45 English;88 words
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Miscellaneous80 1948-12-09 11 Orchestra; 7.30 From the Editorials; 7.45 Shipmates Ashore; 8.15 Observation Post; 9 00 TipTop Tunes; 9.30 Radio Newsreel; 9.45 British Concert Hall; 11.00 The Brairs Trust; ll .30 The News: 12.00 Variety Calls the Tune; 12.30 Close. RADIO AUSTRALIA 8.30 World News; 7.00 Radio Australia's Variety Band Box; 7.30 Incognito;80 words
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Article535 1948-12-09 12 From BILL MACKLIN LONDON, Tuesday. SIR George Thomas tips Malaya to Win the world badminton trophy that bears his name. The 67-year-old donor of the trophy takes a keen personal interest m the tournament though he has not hit the shuttle for 18 years. The535 words
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Article, Illustration18 1948-12-09 12 The Canadian lightweight noxer. Solly Cantor, who outpointed Billy Thompson, British light-weight champion, at Harringay, London, on Monday.18 words
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Article136 1948-12-09 12 ■"THE Singapore Cricket Club women's hockey team forced a one— one draw with Changi Ladles H.C. on the Padang yesterday afternoon. First half exchanges were at a fast pace but a rain storm i which started shortly after half time slowed down play. After concentrated pressure136 words
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922 1948-12-09 12 SERVICES' VICTORY WILL BE A SURPRISE Injuries Have Weakened XV By Our Rugby Reporter vyiTH one exception, the Malayan Combined Services Rugby team to meet the Malayan Combined Civilians at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday might well be named the Singapore Combined Services, that one exception being Lieut. Sanderson, who has922 words
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Article103 1948-12-09 12 COPENHAGEN, Wed. DENMARK won all four of the matches m th« first day's play m the second round of the Thoma» Cup badminton competition against Sweden here last night. The Swedish team— whose chances were never believed to be high— arrived without their best player, ConnyReuter - 103 words
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Article113 1948-12-09 12 J)ESPITE pouring rain and heavy conditions, there were several i good movements and some clean .handling in the Rugby match at Alexandra yesterday in which Nee ISoon Garrison R.F.C. beat 223 jB.O.D. by eleven points (a goal, a try and a penalty goel)113 words
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Article17 1948-12-09 12 THE Jollllads A.U. will meet the British Military Hospital at :-c-er nt Farrer Park today.17 words
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Article195 1948-12-09 12 SINGAPORE Recreation Club defeated the Singapore Chinese Recreation Club five —one In a hockey match on the Padang yesterday afternoon which was fought at a cracking pace despite the heavy ground. The S.R.C. domirsted play I with open moves which tore wide gaps m the opposing195 words
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Article191 1948-12-09 12 OPENING the scoring within a few minutes of the < Start, R.A.F. Changi continued U dominate play, beating H.M.S. Terror by 22 points (two goals, three tries and a dropped goal) to nil m their Rugby match at Changi yesterday. Only a few minutes after191 words
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306 1948-12-09 12 NEW YORK. Wednesday. nOXING writers who commented on the Savold 1J Woodcock fight's result generally showed irritation at the rule which permits a foul to decide a fight. United Press sports writer Jack Cuddy said that the result probably would cause a changeUP - 306 words
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Article, Illustration42 1948-12-09 12 GRACE MORGAN (left) and Cecilia Robinson take the field m Perth, Western Australia to open the English innings against Western Australia. The two-day match resulted m a draw. The team of English women crlketers is at present touring Australia.42 words
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Article397 1948-12-09 12 LONDON, Wednesday. OL0W motion films of the controversial blow that lost Lee Savold his fight with Bruce Woodcock on Monday night confirm the referee's verdict of a foul. The American heavyweight, disqualified in round four, cocked his flst behind him and drove it from threeAP - 397 words
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Article288 1948-12-09 12 A BRILLIANT conversion by Geeks was responsible for Shell S.C.'s victory over the SC.C. 'A' XV .n their Ruxby match on the Padang yesterday by five points (a goal) to three (a try). As the match started the rain poured down, and continued to288 words
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Article46 1948-12-09 12 TODAY HOCKEY: Spore trial— SßC; 8.0.D. C.A. v. Cable A Wireless—St. George's Kd; CSC. v. Shell S.C. Farrer Parkj S.H.B. Police t. Khalsa Assn. Thomson Rd SOCCER: Jollilads v Mttjfc Military Hospital— Farror Park. RUGBY: Customs S.C. v. Nee Soon Garrison R.F.c Nee Soon46 words
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Advertisement536 1948-12-09 12 CLASSIFIED ADS. (Continued from page 9) FOR SALE EUROPEAN WISHES to sell Dress Bult, perfect condition, inside leg 31. waist 36 coat 36. Phone ***** between 1 2 d m. HOLLAND ROAD DISTRICT— new bungalows, dinlng-sittlng, 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms, mosaic floors, servants quarters, garage— area about 1% acres— Immediate536 words
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Advertisement141 1948-12-09 12 Race Results In Page Eleven Marvellous Values m tropical precision watches 1. O AMMETER IT J«w«U l«v«\ all steel ca«« $34.- Jk 3. OAMMBTER WATERPROOF W^k^ T IT itwels lever |70.wXp IE 3. GAMMETER AUTOMATIC TlSkS^l^^p/ IT Jewels lever 4- tSO.- l 3 ttfc*^^r7 It Month* fre* servlc* m stipulated141 words
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Miscellaneous24 1948-12-09 12 SINGAPORE TIDES TODAY: High Water, 4.59 a.m. (7ft. 5in.). 4.14 p.m. (7ft. Sin). TOMORROW: High Water, 5.55 a.m. (7ft. 6in.) 5.C9 p.m. (7ft. 21n.).24 words
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